South Canyon Fire
Coverage of South Canyon Fire in the Nexus archive.
- Firefighters killed after deploying emergency shelters in wildfire. Here’s why it’s raising concern
Three wildland firefighters were killed after deploying emergency shelters during a wildfire near the Utah-Colorado border. Their deaths have raised concerns about the shelters' outdated design and effectiveness, similar to past tragedies like the Yarnell Hill Fire and South Canyon Fire in 1994.
- Firefighters killed after deploying emergency shelters in wildfire. Here’s why it’s raising concern
Three wildland firefighters were killed while battling a wildfire near the Utah-Colorado border after deploying emergency shelters, reigniting concerns about the safety and effectiveness of the equipment. The incident echoes past tragedies like the Yarnell Hill Fire and South Canyon Fire, where firefighters also perished despite using shelters. Critics highlight the outdated design of the shelters and question their reliability in extreme conditions.